by Matilda, age 9 from Sydney, Australia, asks Santa about visiting him in Australia, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the city’s New Year’s fireworks.
Dear Santa, my name is Matilda, and I am nine years old. I live in Sydney, Australia, where my dad says our harbor bridge is one of the widest long-span bridges in the entire world.
Dear Matilda, a bridge that impressive makes for one of the most striking landmarks on my entire route, your dad picked a truly spectacular hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Santa in Australia? My little brother wants to visit one at our harbor this year.
There certainly is, Matilda, many shopping centers and harbor events across Australia welcome a Santa figure during the season, sunscreen included. Ask a grown-up to help find one nearby, a visit in person is always a treat.
My dad says the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the widest long-span bridges in the whole world. Is that true?
It is true, Matilda, the Sydney Harbour Bridge holds the title of the widest long-span bridge on Earth, a truly remarkable feat of engineering. I always give it a proud, careful pass on my way to your rooftop.
My dad says Sydney puts on a huge fireworks display over the harbor every New Year’s Eve that the whole world watches. Is that true?
It is true, Matilda, Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks over the harbor are broadcast and watched by people all around the world, often among the very first major celebrations of the new year. That kind of shared, joyful spectacle is really something special to witness.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Matilda Sinclair
Sydney, Australia
P.S. Will you watch the fireworks with us this year, just before you head off?
I will try to catch a glimpse, Matilda, though my schedule that particular night stays rather tight.
